After months or even years of wearing braces, it’s an exciting time when you finally have them removed. With this first phase of treatment completed, you can breathe a little easier and smile a little brighter. You’ve got just a little further to go, however! No matter which orthodontic method you’ve used to straighten your […]
Wisdom teeth may not be the first thing you think of when discussing worries related to braces, but it’s actually a question our team hears pretty regularly. Can wisdom teeth actually impact the results of treatment with braces? Let’s take a look!
Whether it’s your first time visiting an orthodontist’s office or you’ve just started visiting a new dental professional, you’ll likely be a bit unsure about the particulars of your treatment. Understanding as much as possible about what’s happening when it comes to your well-being is extremely important.
Traditional braces can give you a beautifully straight smile, but getting there sometimes comes with certain challenges! If plaque isn’t removed daily, it can build up into an invisible, sticky film, producing bacteria that can lead to a minor gum disease known as gingivitis.
When teeth don’t fit together properly, it can put tremendous strain on your entire dental structure. This results in pain in the jaw joints or “bad bite”. Can an orthodontist treat it? If so, how? Are there other causes for jaw pain? Our team explores the answers to these questions and more below.
